Project Planner

Job Title: P6 Planner
Engagement Type: Inside IR35
Location: Derby (2-3 days on-site per week)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6-12 months

Clearance Requirement: SC Cleared
Notice Period: 4 weeks (both parties)
Reporting Line: Planning Lead / Project Controls Manager

Role Summary

An experienced P6 Planner is required to support a high-security project based in Derby. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering expert planning, scheduling, and earned value management (EVM) support across a portfolio of projects, ensuring programme performance and effective project controls.

Key Accountabilities

Provide specialist planning support to internal project teams
Develop and manage fully integrated project schedules in Primavera P6
Implement and monitor planning processes and best practices
Produce schedule and earned value reporting in line with business cycles
Contribute to the delivery of long-range, operational planning activities
Support emergent project requirements as directed by the Planning Lead
Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and project leads
Promote and maintain high standards in safety, security, environment, and qualityKey Responsibilities

Deliver accurate and timely project planning, controls, and forecasting data
Perform earned value and schedule performance analysis (e.g., SPI reporting)
Review and maintain work breakdown structures (WBS) for active projects
Support the development and improvement of planning processes, tools, and templates
Assist with training and guidance on planning systems and best practices
Collaborate across teams to support integrated project schedules and reportingRequired Skills & Experience

Proven experience in project planning using Primavera P6
Strong understanding of EVM principles and performance metrics
Experience supporting complex, multi-disciplinary project environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Must have British passport

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status